VicGrid is where you want to be

If you want to do work that matters, then this is the place to be. VicGrid has been established to ensure Victoria has the infrastructure in place to transition to renewable energy.

Elevate your career in renewable energy and help preserve the world around us for future generations.

VicGrid is leading the charge in delivering ground-breaking projects across Victoria. We are an energised team and passionate about the innovative work we deliver. We trust, support, value and nurture our people, as we strive to create a sustainable future for Victorian communities.

We need people with passion, excitement, and capability to work in a fast-paced delivery environment. If you want to be a part of shaping Victoria's renewable energy transition, we want you to work with us. 

The Opportunity

Bring your people partnership expertise and passion to join VicGrid's evolving people function. Supported by the Program Manager while the People function is established, this new role is pivotal in VicGrid's establishment as an Administrative Office. A true partnership role, the Senior People Partner will provide a range of business and solutions focussed people advice, coaching and support to people leaders and team members across VicGrid.

Your expertise as a seasoned people and culture professional will motivate and inspire the broader People team, fostering a culture of excellence in customer service through expert, efficient, and contemporary advice, mentorship, and bespoke business solutions.

You will have the opportunity to further hone your people and culture knowledge and expertise in a rapidly growing organisation where your ideas will be respected and encouraged and your career supported within a truly collaborative team environment.

If this sounds like a program you want to be a part of, keep reading to find out some the things you will be responsible for delivering and some of the skills and experience you will bring with you. You can also refer to the Position Description for more information.

What you will deliver

• As the primary point of contact for people enquiries in VicGrid, you will provide professional and business-focussed people, performance and culture services on a range of matters across the employment lifecycle in accordance with DEECA and VPS policies and procedures.
• Proactive partnership with people leaders across VicGrid, embedding yourself as a trusted advisor within the business providing coaching, support and enablement of managers for all aspects of people management and workforce planning.
• Positive and effective engagement with DEECA People and Culture teams to effectively deliver in VicGrid's people agenda and other people focussed activities in accordance with the Service Level Agreement.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of a range of people frameworks and initiatives ranging from core people processes through to culture and transformation activities to drive high performance across VicGrid.
• You will analyse trends and people metrics to support evidence-based business cases and workplace discussions, allowing you to drive people initiatives based on data.

What you will bring

• Experience in a senior generalist role partnering with people leaders, providing advice, coaching and support in a complex matrix operating environment.
• Track record and knowledge of best practice approaches to people and culture, including the ability to interpret and apply legislative and policy requirements. 
• Your confidence communicating with a range of stakeholders across all levels, including your meticulous attention to detail reflected I your written skills.
• You will be a driven, analytical and detail orientated individual who is keen to join a team with the aim of building the capability of VicGrid team members.

If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we'd love to hear from you.

What we offer you

We are committed to creating a workplace that inspires and engages you.  Joining our new organisation as it establishes its footprint empowers and provides you with the opportunity to influence and shape our culture as well as providing:

• Career advancement and professional development opportunities
• Mental health and wellbeing offerings through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which is extended to team members and their families for work and personal issues
• Annual salary increases and incremental performance-based payments over the course of your employment
• Annual leave loading of 17.5% payment on top of your base salary when you take annual leave and ability to purchase additional leave

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check. 

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Should there be an opportunity for an ongoing appointment, these will only be available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.  

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

This is a fixed term position available for a fixed term period of two years from commencement. The work location for this position is 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, with hybrid work arrangements on offer.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at 11:59pm on Thursday, 9 May 2024.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

VicGrid is an Administrative Office established in relation to the Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate (DEECA). VicGrid welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.